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K749 VFX

1993 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,563 mi
Last recorded156,563 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 20598,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 VFX
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 156,563 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering stiff dosent self centre

Fail 29 Sep 2017 156,555 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 156,489 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside REAR LIGHT DAMAGE

SPARE TYRE HAS LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL

Pass 5 Aug 2016 154,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 154,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 151,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 151,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 148,338 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 143,647 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 138,058 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 133,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 133,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,744 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 124,608 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 120,289 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 115,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 115,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 112,005 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 112,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 105,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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K749 VFX is a 1993 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 98,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K749 VFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K749 VFX registered?

K749 VFX is a 1993 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1993.

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